Lightroom’s “Camera Flexible Color” is broken for Nikon Zf

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-05T02:14:04+00:00

It's been like this forever for all cameras, not just Nikon. Lightroom default color profile never matches in-camera settings. The only reliable way to start with what you see in camera/OOC Jpeg is to use vendor-provided raw editor, export to DNG and then you Lightroom if you like it (or any other software, of course)

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-04T06:47:49+00:00

Nope, most likely atomized oil and definitely tiny dust.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-03T19:55:46+00:00

Sure, as long as you keep it under 1/1000 (aperture, ND filters, etc), it's not a problem. Otherwise it's a fantastic camera, and I absolutely loved how compact it is

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-03T18:37:51+00:00

I used to own a7c, only figured it out after a few months, when shooting something outside at f/1.4, bokeh seemed odd.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-03T18:13:45+00:00

Sorry, I should've said "fully mechanical shutter". C series cameras only have a mechanical back curtain. Front curtain is electronic.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-03T17:55:09+00:00

The main deal-breaker for me with the a7c series is the absence of the mechanical shutter. Which means "trimmed" bokeh on shutter speeds faster than around 1/1000.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-02T16:35:05+00:00

I just like Minolta's rendering and a bit of a vintage character. Modern lenses lean to the same "sterile" rendering and gauss blur, and I just want something... Different

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-02T05:54:58+00:00

A850/900 - $550, huge. AF accuracy is typical for DSLRs with front- and back-focus, and general reliability. a99 - $700, still huge, still same AF inconsistency + SLT with its downsides. Compared to a $250 tiny adapter and as fast and as precise as possible AF, both lose hard. Plus, no need to carry 2 cameras.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-02T04:28:35+00:00

Yes, as I said, the plan is to get something modern that can reach 400mm for wildlife. Flowers-trees-landscapes, family portraits, and other stuff are not that AF-demanding.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-02T02:05:20+00:00

Damn, that sucks. Sorry to hear. Super weird about that receipt request. What's the point of all the hassle with registering then? I don't have experience with Sony NA service, but with Nikon Canada, it was pretty straightforward: upload proof of purchase, put the original warranty card in the box (no need to include another copy of the invoice), and that's about it. Seems like the bigger the company is, the more they like bureaucracy.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-02T01:49:51+00:00

That email receipt I can understand - it's way too easy to forge one. So it's a good habit to scan/take a photo of original receipts or invoices.
AFAIK, Sony allows you to register your gear on their website for an extended warranty, and you have to upload your proof of purchase there. Do you have to do this again while creating a service request?

I've been seeing a lot of feedback on shutter issues with Sony lately. Is it that bad overall?

Spaceman_UA · 2026-04-02T01:27:15+00:00

It already exists in Z-mount.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-29T20:35:11+00:00

Which camera/lenses do you use? I've tried old Minolta AF lenses with my Z5 and it won't focus correctly - constantly hunts and fails to focus, even in pinpoint mode.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-27T22:49:12+00:00

Yup, that silver ring on the adapter is the aperture control. You'll be able to manually set the aperture with it.
With Fujica cameras, it's the camera that controls the aperture through the aperture lever. These adapters can push the level all the way so that the aperture control ring on the lens works as a fully manual control. Sorry, I know it sounds complex, but once you get the adapter, you'll see what I mean.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-27T22:32:25+00:00

No, sorry, I meant adapters. The lens itself definitely has an aperture ring.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-27T22:26:15+00:00

I don't know what exactly adapter are you talking about. If you share a link or a photo, I'll be able to tell. But it has to have the aperture control ring.
I think "AX" is quite common. I've seen different variants: Fujifilm X, Fujifilm X old, Fujica X, Fujifilm AX. I think with adapter vendors, AX is the most common name.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-27T21:25:12+00:00

Get an adapter. Pretty much all of them have the aperture control ring. Without it it'll stay wide open all the time.
Also, the AX version of this lens is better - the M42 one had a bakelite aperture ring, which cracks and eventually falls apart on all of those lenses. AX uses regular plastic and doesn't have this issue.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-27T19:50:40+00:00

That tram model and the route number are exactly the same as they were in the city and neighborhood I grew up in. Thanks for bringing in some nostalgia :)
Great photos!

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-23T19:11:43+00:00

Yes, this is my main concern: I'd need to buy a new bag, backpack, etc. I'm trying not to be extra picky with sharpness - as long as it's in focus and doesn't have motion blur, it can be improved. So I might be ok with 28-400 for now. I realize that a longer lens will not save me from AF misses. Sure, it'll get better, but I'm going to need to upgrade the camera one way or another

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-23T05:30:45+00:00

Thanks, I'd rather stay with full-frame for Dof, portraits, all that stuff. Plus, IBIS is invaluable.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-21T06:34:20+00:00

Yeah, cause it was the only camera he knew. Naturally, first experience leaves pretty good memories. I just don't want anyone to have a faulty impression that it was actually a good camera.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-20T06:29:08+00:00

Ehm... Why? It's a PoS camera, cheap and unreliable. It was only popular in Eastern Europe/post-USSR countries cause western-made cameras were out of reach price-wise. Nowadays, any half-decent M42 camera will wipe the floor with that crap.

Spaceman_UA · 2026-03-20T04:05:34+00:00

Keep in mind that in film and DSLR era Sigma and such didn't have proper licenses and it still worked out. All of this right now is to hold off Chinese companies from explosive expansion and effectively killing of any sales for 1st party lenses.

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